SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Stroud. This is a full-time, classroom-based role which is due to start after the October half-term on a long-term contract until next year.
 

Our client is a friendly and inclusive school with a supportive staff team and a strong focus on ensuring all children feel safe, valued, and engaged in their learning. The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a Year 2 child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them to access the curriculum, develop their confidence and independence, and make progress within the classroom.
 

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent and individualised support. You will support the child throughout the school day, helping them to engage with learning and develop their social, emotional, and academic skills. A good understanding of phonics and the Key Stage 1 curriculum will be essential for this role.
 

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support a Year 2 child with ASD within the classroom and across the school day

• Provide individualised support to help the child access the KS1 curriculum

• Support phonics, reading, writing, maths, and other areas of the Year 2 curriculum

• Help the child to develop their confidence, independence, and engagement with learning

• Support positive behaviour and help the child to manage transitions and classroom routines

• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to implement appropriate support strategies

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the child while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries

• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Skills & Experience Required for a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Experience working within a Primary School setting, ideally within Key Stage 1

• Good knowledge and understanding of phonics

• Good knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum

• Confident supporting children's learning, behaviour, and development

• Patient, nurturing, and able to build positive relationships with children

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff

• A DBS registered on the Update Service or one that was issued within the last 12 months

• Ability to provide a minimum of two excellent references

Benefits of working as SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education:

• Competitive daily rate of up to £100 per day, depending on experience

• Holiday pay accrued at 12.07% of your day rate

• Pension contributions

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse

• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

• Dedicated support throughout registration and while in role

This role is based in Stroud and is easily accessible from surrounding areas. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and pupils.
 

If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity supporting a child in Key Stage 1, apply now to become an SEN Teaching Assistant in a supportive and inclusive Primary School environment.

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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency





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